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Forty Years of Ordinary Miracles: What Happens When People Keep Showing Up: The Story of Lutheran Church of the Servant's Faith, Friendship, and Servi
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Christian LivingGeneral Christianity
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 2 2026
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.41 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What does it look like when a community keeps showing up, year after year, through change, conflict, joy, grief, and renewal?
Forty Years of Ordinary Miracles tells the true story of Lutheran Church of the Servant in Santa Fe, New Mexico, tracing the congregation's life from its earliest gatherings in 1984 to the present day. Built from historical research, congregational records, and lived memory, this anniversary history reads like a warm, honest memoir of faith in a specific place, shaped by friendship, service, and the steady practice of coming back together.
All proceeds from this book are donated to Lutheran Church of the Servant, supporting the congregation's ongoing ministry and service in the community.
This is not a highlight reel. It is the story of a people learning what church really is, sometimes in living rooms, sometimes in borrowed spaces, and sometimes in a sanctuary they built and stewarded across decades. Along the way, readers will encounter the very human realities that form a lasting faith community: seasons of growth, painful transitions, leadership changes, and the quiet resilience that holds a congregation together when life gets hard.
Inside, readers will find:
- A chapter-by-chapter narrative spanning the congregation's story from Before There Was a Church through the present day
- Key eras of congregational life, including building years, healing after conflict, renewed ministry with families and children, and the pivot to worship beyond walls during the pandemic
- A clear, quick-reference section of milestones: Forty Moments, highlighting the events that helped form the congregation's identity
- A dedicated Bible Verse Index that makes it easy to locate Scripture themes throughout the book
- Appendix material that documents stewardship and long-term care for the physical space, including facility improvements and creation care initiatives
- An In Memoriam section honoring those who helped carry the story forward
Why this book matters:
Churches often measure time in calendars and budgets. This story measures time in lives changed, meals shared, hands extended in service, and a congregation's willingness to keep becoming. It is an ideal keepsake for members, families, and friends of the church, and it is also a meaningful read for anyone interested in Lutheran church history, ELCA congregational life, Santa Fe local history, and real-world Christian community.
Perfect for:
- 40th anniversary and church milestone celebrations
- Congregational gift-giving and member appreciation
- New member orientation and community storytelling
- Readers who love faith-forward memoir, church history, and stories of service rooted in place
Get your copy today to revisit the moments, people, and practices that shaped a servant-hearted community in Santa Fe, and to support the ministry and mission of Lutheran Church of the Servant through your purchase.
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